Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Detecting Mycoplasma infections in cats from Saskatchewan and Alberta
By Kewish, Kathryn E et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2004·Department of Veterinary Pathology, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mycoplasma haemofelis and Mycoplasma haemominutum detection by polymerase chain reaction in cats from Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Plain-English summary
A group of cats in Saskatchewan and Alberta were tested for two types of bacteria, Mycoplasma haemofelis and Mycoplasma haemominutum, which can cause anemia (a low red blood cell count). Out of 18 cats with regenerative anemia, 13 were found to be infected, mostly with Mycoplasma haemofelis. The study showed that cats with this type of anemia were more likely to have the more severe infection. Treatment options for these infections typically include antibiotics, and early detection can help improve outcomes for affected cats.
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Abstract
Hemobartonellosis is caused by Mycoplasma haemofelis, previously known as Haemobartonella felis. Cats infected with this organism typically develop regenerative anemia. The related species Mycoplasma haemominutum may also cause anemia. The purposes of this study were to use polymerase chain reaction technology to determine if both organisms exist in naturally infected cats from Saskatchewan and Alberta, and to determine if disease manifestation corresponds to mycoplasma species. Thirteen of 18 cats with regenerative anemia were infected, 12 with M. haemofelis and 1 with M. haemominutum. Eight of 22 cats with nonregenerative anemia were infected, 4 with M. haemofelis and 4 with M. haemominutum. Two of 20 cats with normal complete blood (cell) counts were infected with M. haemominutum. Although both mycoplasma species were identified, ill cats were more often infected with M. haemofelis.
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